Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
62 Overall Score
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DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
DAKboard
14 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
90 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i7-6850K is highly praised for its balanced performance between single-core and multi-core tasks, especially for gaming with SLI setups and professional workstation use like VFX and video editing. Users highlight its 40 PCIe lanes as a key advantage for bandwidth-hungry applications. However, some consider it overpriced compared to similar models like the 6800K.
Pros
- 40 PCIe lanes for SLI/bandwidth
- Balanced single and multi-core performance
- Great overclocking headroom (4.4-4.5 GHz)
- Efficient and runs cool
- Excellent for gaming and workstation tasks
Cons
- Considered overpriced by some
- Premium over i7-6800K for 40 PCIe lanes
Pcie lane count 4
Overclocking potential 4
Gaming performance 3
Workstation productivity 4
Value for money 3
Thermal performance 3
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6850K | DAKboard CPU v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | — |
| Series | Core i7 | Cortex |
| Model | 6850K | — |
| Codename | Broadwell-E | — |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6★ | 4 |
| Threads | 12★ | — |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | No data | |
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 15★ | — |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | No data | |
| PassMark Single | No data | |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | No data | |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011-v3 | BGA |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 40★ | — |
| TDP | 140★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA
- Below average ai (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average efficiency (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average multi thread (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average single thread (17th percentile)17th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v30.724score per dollar
vs
DAKboard CPU v4 4-core BGA0.080score per dollar
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3 offers 9.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 6850K
Scores 62 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 16 of 24 specs.
